Often called "the fifth BRIC nation", Mexico is a major emerging economy. But the country is also plagued by rampant criminal organizations. The deadly fighting between government forces and the heavily armed gangsters of the drug cartels is growing dimensions like a civil war.

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Ashley Young
Euro 2012 Friendly Round-Up: England and Spain Register Wins, Germany and Holland Lose

By IBTimes UK

Roy Hodgson began his reign as the England boss with a win over Norway thanks to Ashley Young's goal. (2:05 am)

MORE TOPICS: PORTUGAL, GERMANY, ISRAEL, POLAND, UKRAINE, MANCHESTER UNITED

Tropical Storm Beryl 2012
Tropical Storm Beryl Expected To Crash Memorial Day Weekend, Storm Warning Issued [PHOTO]

By IBTimes

A tropical storm warning has been issued for the Southeast coast from north Florida to South Carolina. The cluster of thunderstorms dubbed Tropical Storm Beryl started to gather strength on Saturday, May 26, and is expected to peak during the Memorial Day Weekend. (May 26)

MORE TOPICS: STORM, FLORIDA

Technicians hang artist Ana Tzarev's painting "Love (Hibiscus)(Garden La Fleur du Cap)" at the Saatchi Gallery in London May 17, 2012. Thione hopes his Artify It service will mark a major departure from the traditional gallery setting
The Fine Art Of Disruption: How Lorenzo Thione Evolved From 'Bing' To 'Artify It'

By IBTimes

Lorenzo Thione believes in fate and approaches the world with a somewhat self-confident naivete. This outward optimism comes across most clearly when he talks about his new business: He wants to be an "artist among the artists," unchaining ... (May 26)

MORE TOPICS: NETFLIX, MICROSOFT, WAL-MART, NEW YORK, INVESTMENT

Fire boat response crews battle the blazing remnants of the offshore oil rig Deepwater Horizon, off Louisiana, in this handout photograph taken on April 21, 2010 and obtained on April 22.
U.S. Calls For Exercise In Gulf Of Mexico To Prevent Oil Spill Disasters

By IBTimes

The Department of the Interior on Thursday called for a deepwater oil and natural gas containment exercise, designed to test the oil industry's readiness and capacity to respond to a future accident like the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico. (May 25)

MORE TOPICS: OIL SPILL, MANAGEMENT, DISASTERS

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Manufacturing In Central Western States Rebound In May

By IBTimes

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City said Thursday that manufacturing growth in the Midwest and part of the Rocky Mountain region rebounded in May and that firms were more optimistic than in previous months. (May 24)

MORE TOPICS: FEDERAL RESERVE, MANUFACTURING

Mexico drug war
Mexico: Drug Cartel Boss Extradited To US

By IBTimes

Alleged Beltran Leyva drug cartel boss Sergio Villarreal was extradited from Mexico to the United States on Thursday, where he faces federal cocaine trafficking and money laundering charges. (May 24)

Morning Hog Market Report

By CME Group

July hogs sold off sharply yesterday but then made a strong recovery off of those early lows. July hogs were down as much as 190 points on the day as weak outside market forces and a negatively-received cold storage report were seen to have pressured the market. (May 24)

Goldgroup Provides Update on Change of Soil Use Permit Status at Caballo Blanco

By Goldgroup Mining Inc

Goldgroup Mining Inc. has had its Change of Soil Use Permit, also known as the "Estudio Técnico Justificativo para Cambio de Uso de Suelo", returned to the Company, for its 100% owned Caballo Blanco gold project, from the Ministry of Enviro... (May 24)

MORE TOPICS: GOLD, HUMAN RIGHTS, MANAGEMENT, SECURITIES LAW, PRECIOUS METAL

Gold edges up as euro cuts losses
Gold Edges up as Euro Cuts Losses

By Reuters

Gold rose on Thursday, after three days of losses, although the drag of the euro near two-year lows tempered the bullion price and eclipsed data that showed another rise in central bank purchases of the metal last month. (May 24)

MORE TOPICS: GOLD, COMMERZBANK, HSBC, MANUFACTURING, RUSSIA, UKRAINE

Central Banks Still Significant Buyers On Gold Dip

By GoldCore

Gold's London AM fix this morning was USD 1,558.50, EUR 1,239.27, and GBP 993.62 per ounce. Yesterday's AM fix this morning was USD 1,555.00, EUR 1,229.44, and GBP 989.56 per ounce. Silver is trading at $28.12/oz, €22.46/oz and £18.01/oz. Platinum is trading at $1,430. (May 24)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, GOLD, IMF, JAPAN, NEW YORK, UKRAINE

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